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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.17, 52.73 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.17, 52.73 and 14.58 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.17 : 52.73 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.17/52.73 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.17x = 52.73 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.17x = 768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.73/35.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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